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Andy Bird
05-03-2002, 07:59
since turning the boost up to 15psi the clutch is slipping at about 4k to 5k ive tried turning the boost back down to 12-13psi with no avail. Are they adjustable or does someone want to quote me for a new clutch. How much power is the standard one good for? :(
bren
05-03-2002, 08:21
Feck Andy, youve got the worst luck when it comes to your motor!
Andy Bird
05-03-2002, 08:26
nevermind **** happens, everybody feel sorry for me and give me a good price and availability
jimbo
05-03-2002, 09:04
I think I may need a new clutch as well, see tech s13: thrust bearing?, could we get a bigger discount if we got 2 clutch's at the same time?
Andy Bird
05-03-2002, 09:06
maybe worth a go!! :)
bren
05-03-2002, 09:19
I can do an S14 AP clutch kit for £275. Not especially cheap because theres nothing in AP products but cheaper than most :)

Jimbo,

Ive some LUK clutch kits here ready to go for £135 complete :)
Andy Bird
05-03-2002, 09:36
if im not expecting more than 300bhp would it be better for a standard one or will the standard one not cope with 290ish(my dream before summer)
bren
05-03-2002, 09:41
I couldnt say what the standard clutch is good for??
Stevecarter200
05-03-2002, 10:05
A standard clutch wouldnt cope with that sort of HP. Definatey go for an uprated jobbie. ACT is what I'm after, just got to confirm that it fits a CA18 and that I can get one shipped over from the US.
jimbo
05-03-2002, 12:07
What sort hp is the luk clutch good for?
I've just started modding and if it's only good for std hp then I may as well get an uprated one.
Bren, have thought about setting some hire purchase arrangements? :D i could get an ic as well then.
bren
05-03-2002, 13:20
jimbo,

Actually I have :D Youd end up paying 30% interest though which is definately NOT a good thing! :(
bren
05-03-2002, 14:19
Sorry, didnt answer your question. The Cossy equivilent will run upto 350bhp but I dont know what the 200 vesrion will take...
jimbo
05-03-2002, 14:38
30% :eek:
I'll give you a call about the luk, what sis the carriage charge on the thing?
Bean
05-03-2002, 14:41
Originally posted by bren:
<STRONG>I couldnt say what the standard clutch is good for??</STRONG>

Changing gear generally! :D
bren
05-03-2002, 15:21
Jimbo,

Yeah I know but thats what the finance companies who would cover the hire purchase charge :(

Carriage is £9.

Bean,

Oh ha ha! Very drole ;) :p
Bean
05-03-2002, 15:25
Originally posted by bren:
<STRONG>
Bean,

Oh ha ha! Very drole ;) :p</STRONG>

ANSWER MY EMAIL!!!! :p
jimbo
05-03-2002, 15:50
Bren, i have to check with my mechanic
as to when he can fit the new clutch, so I'll call you asap, also how much for a new cam belt and set of normal spark plugs?
bren
05-03-2002, 15:58
Bean,

Maybe you should check your mail before coming on here shouting ;)

jimbo,

Cambelt is around £22 and will be a Drayco (v.good), plugs depends on what you fancy but a set of NGK BCR8ES will set you back £8.
Bean
05-03-2002, 16:27
Originally posted by bren:
<STRONG>Bean,

Maybe you should check your mail before coming on here shouting ;)
</STRONG>

I have done.

Nothing from you matey!!! :p
Sideways Danny
07-03-2002, 01:36
I fitted a LUK clutch about 2 months ago and its great so far, bit of a bitch to fit without a hoist though. If its slipping at 4k plus as mine was its probably worn down to the rivets, change it soon before you get stranded, and lumped with a breakdown charge.
Bean
07-03-2002, 07:30
What other options are there for the S14?

I notice you sell LUK kits for the S13, are they any good and can you get them for the S14?

I might need a new clutch in the coming months.
David_S14
07-03-2002, 19:04
I looked into this when I had mine done, have a look at Clutch choices (http://www.sxoc.com/cgi-bin/200sx/UBB/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=000400)
Went for the AP one in the end and love it :)
Andy Bird
08-03-2002, 07:48
Bren is the Cusco one likely to be cheaper/better than the AP Racing one?
bren
08-03-2002, 08:44
LUK are excellent quality for the money. Ive also got S14 kits in stock at the same price, £135 a piece :)

I couldnt say wether the Cusco item is better than the AP one but Id be very suprised if it was cheaper! :)
Bean
08-03-2002, 08:56
Originally posted by bren:
<STRONG>LUK are excellent quality for the money. Ive also got S14 kits in stock at the same price, £135 a piece :)
</STRONG>

Do you know how much power they are good for?

I'll need one to withstand at least 300bhp! :D
Andy Bird
08-03-2002, 09:03
if that'll handle bout 300bhp ill deffo have one casue im being quoted 200 quid to fit a clutch at the mo!!!
bren
08-03-2002, 09:53
Well the Cossy ones take 350bhp ok but Ive no experience with them in 200s so cant give a figure. Id expect them to handle 300bhp with ease but I really cant guarentee that.
Jezz_S13
08-03-2002, 10:03
Originally posted by bren:
<STRONG>Well the Cossy ones take 350bhp ok but Ive no experience with them in 200s so cant give a figure. Id expect them to handle 300bhp with ease but I really cant guarentee that.</STRONG>

I'm off to email LUK. :)
bren
08-03-2002, 10:40
LUK rate their clutches as being able to handle 40% more torque with no trouble BUT they dont claim that publicly. I.e. they wont gaurentee that but their tests prove thats what performance they are capable of handling :)
Bean
13-03-2002, 16:55
Did anyone come up with prices for an S14 clutch in the end?

Someone mention ACT clutches, got any details? :)

I've traced the odd sound my car is making to the clutch :(
bren
13-03-2002, 17:03
LUK £135 :)
tubstar
13-03-2002, 18:09
Is the LUK clutch £135 by any chance. Just it seems to come up several times in this thread. lol :D

By the way, the carriage is £9. ;)

How much power can that take?
Bean
13-03-2002, 18:11
Originally posted by bren:
<STRONG>LUK £135 :)</STRONG>

Cheers, but it won't handle the power levels I have planned for the car.

Anything else? I'll let you look into it.

Cheers. :)
bren
13-03-2002, 19:22
An AP fast road would be £280 and will handle 300bhp just fine :)
Bean
14-03-2002, 09:59
Originally posted by bren:
<STRONG>An AP fast road would be £280 and will handle 300bhp just fine :)</STRONG>

Have you got any more details on this clutch?

I don't want an on/off paddle clutch. :)

Any other makes not quite as expensive, ACT, Cusco etc...? Or am I just being a tight git?
bren
14-03-2002, 10:30
Its not a paddle its an organic kit. They are fine with regards to biting point and Ive no complaints with the one in my Cossy. They are not like a switch as with the paddle clutches.

I dont know anyone else doing a cheaper clutch other than LUK.
Bean
14-03-2002, 11:24
Originally posted by bren:
<STRONG>Its not a paddle its an organic kit. They are fine with regards to biting point and Ive no complaints with the one in my Cossy. They are not like a switch as with the paddle clutches.

I dont know anyone else doing a cheaper clutch other than LUK.</STRONG>

OK thanks, I just need to confirm that it's the clutch at fault and not the gearbox.

I'll be in touch soon no doubt.
Will
14-03-2002, 14:53
Likewise Bren,

As soon as Bean has diagnosed his car I will know exactly whats wrong with mine too!

Gonna want the LUK clutch probably.

All on you Mr Bean Sir....
Bean
14-03-2002, 16:22
Originally posted by Will:
<STRONG>Likewise Bren,

As soon as Bean has diagnosed his car I will know exactly whats wrong with mine too!

Gonna want the LUK clutch probably.

All on you Mr Bean Sir....</STRONG>

I'd go for a LUK clutch as well if I was confident it would hold 300bhp reliably.

I might post the outcome of my Nissan visit over the weekend, then again I may well spend the whole time getting s h i t faced, commiserating. :(

FINGERS CROSSED. :rolleyes:
Bean
15-03-2002, 07:29
Originally posted by bren:
<STRONG>Its not a paddle its an organic kit. They are fine with regards to biting point and Ive no complaints with the one in my Cossy. They are not like a switch as with the paddle clutches.

I dont know anyone else doing a cheaper clutch other than LUK.</STRONG>

So it's the organic one as opposed to their cerametallic jobbie?

A few people now have advised me stay clear of the cerametallic version.

What was the price again, £25 inc. delivery? :D
Bean
19-03-2002, 17:00
I've just had a look on the AP site and the clutch for the S14 is only rated up to 284lb/ft torque.

I thought the LUK was reputed to handle an extra 40% power anyway, which would be around 280lb/ft torque as well. :confused:

Bren, what options am I left with? I really can't afford to pay £300 for a clutch and another £200 having it fitted!!! :mad:

Are there any clutch/cover combinations available? :confused:

I've been looking at th ACT clutches and they can hold 360lb/ft torque but I can't find a supplier or a price. :(
bren
19-03-2002, 21:10
I might be able to do an LUK clutch kit with AP plate for around £220 if thats any better?
Bean
20-03-2002, 09:38
Originally posted by bren
I might be able to do an LUK clutch kit with AP plate for around £220 if thats any better?

I'm interested, please ring me ASAP so I can get a clutch ordered.

I might be able to get someone to fit it for me this weekend.